pectorals

Torso's front muscles

Pectorals are the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor that connect the front of the chest to the upper arm and shoulder.

In fitness contexts, pecs is the standard shortening: He's been working on his pecs.

Pectoral fins are the pair of fins on a fish's sides, near the gills.

strength

powerlifting

Maximal barbell competition sport

resistance · training · gym · fitness · conditioning · endurance · power · lifting · strongman · calisthenics

anatomy

sternum

Flat chest bone

intercostals · serratus · deltoid · scapula · subclavian · axilla · fascia · breastbone · insertion · origin

bodybuilding

bench-press

Supine barbell chest exercise

definition · mass · reps · sets · pump · split · bulk · cut · symmetry · striations

swimming

butterfly

Winged insect from caterpillar

stroke · pull · propulsion · streamline · catch · paddles · sprint · distance · technique

Categories
Opposites
anterior vs posterior torso muscles

pectoralsback muscles

Flesh supporting the spine

lats · rhomboids · trapezius · traps · upper back

upper vs lower torso muscles

pectoralsabdominals

Torso's front muscles

abs · obliques · gluteals · glutes

Phrases
Family

pectoral, pectoralis, pectoral fin

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